Science and Practice in Cognitive Therapy

"With an all-star cast of authors, Leahy has produced one of the best volumes in recent years on key CBT concepts and treatment methods. This book is rich with clinical wisdom and new insights. Beginning with the opening chapter by Aaron T. Beck, readers are treated to masterful accounts of CBT's depth, reach, and continuing evolution."--Jesse H. Wright, MD, PhD, Professor and Kolb Endowed Chair of Outpatient Psychiatry and Director, Depression Center, University of Louisville

"Leahy has done it again. This fascinating book reviews the foundations of classical cognitive therapy and brings them up to date with the latest advances in science and practice. Contributors elucidate the cognitive factors that make people vulnerable to psychological disorders, describe how CBT strategies are used in treatment, and show how changing cognitive styles and processes is essential for improvement to occur. This book would be most useful for a course on the theoretical foundations of cognitive therapy."--Lata K. McGinn, PhD, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University

"This volume offers a comprehensive understanding of where CBT has been, where it is now, and where it is going. Refreshing, brisk, and authoritative, the book presents novel, compelling theoretical advances, and details their clinical and research applications. It is a 'must have' for any clinician or researcher who works within the CBT framework or is thinking about doing so. A riveting read."--Christine Purdon, PhD, CPsych, Professor and Director of Clinical Training, Department of Psychology, University of Waterloo, Canada

"Leahy has assembled an outstanding group of scientist-practitioners to provide a historical perspective as well as an overview of the current status of CBT. The top-notch authors present cognitive models of and treatment approaches for a range of disorders. The evidence base for each approach is summarized in easily accessible fashion, and clinical implications are clearly described. This exceptional book is a marvelous resource for any clinician or researcher who wants to learn more about CBT."--Sabine Wilhelm, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School; Chief of Psychology, Massachusetts General Hospital -This book, authored by many prominent cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) scholars, reviews 45 years of theory, practice, and efficacy of the technique….This volume is a thorough review of CBT and belongs in any collection available for practitioners and researchers. Essential. Graduate students, researchers, and professionals.--Choice Reviews, 11/1/2018